Senior Data Science Engineer

Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader backed by one of the worlds largest travel data clouds. Built on an open modular cloud-native architecture Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold new disruptors guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent connected and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale Sabre transforms insights into innovation empowering airlines hoteliers agencies and other partners to retail distribute and fulfill travel worldwide.

Sabre is seeking a talented Sr. Data Science Engineer to join the Sabre Data Intelligence & Research team.

Sabre Data Intelligence & Research is a specialized team of researchers mathematicians and AI engineers who serve as the intelligent core of Sabres travel marketplace. We are dedicated to solving the most complex challenges across the global travel domain. Our mission spans Airline Pricing Agency Automation Network Planning Airline Operations and Departure Control Systems (DCS). We build high-performance systems that streamline travel agency workflows optimize airline networks and enhance the productivity of travel consultants worldwide. By blending classical mathematical optimization with cutting-edge Machine Learning Generative AI and robust MLOps we ensure our models power the next generation of travel distributionfrom initial search and booking to post-trip service agency efficiency and seamless airport operations.

At Sabre were passionate about building software that solves complex problems. As a Data Science Engineer in this role you will be at the forefront of exploring innovative solutions within the Media space driving rapid data analytics Proof of Concepts (POCs) from initial design through development and testing to shape the next generation of our software systems.

Role and Responsibilities

• Architect and Deploy: Code and deploy complex software solutions and data intelligence pipelines that integrate advanced mathematical algorithms and machine learning models into Sabres core retailing Network Planning Agency Automation and Departure Control platforms.

• Drive Research & Innovation: Identify prototype and scale next-gen ideas within the travel domain such as AI-driven automation for Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and personalized real-time itinerary optimization.

• Design AI Systems: Build end-to-end AI systems with a specific focus on identifying new market opportunities in Media integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) for internal tools customer intent recognition and conversational commerce.

• Solve Organizational Challenges: Address high-impact problems such as optimizing Global Distribution System (GDS) workflows and migrating legacy automation logic into modern GCP-based AI architectures.

• Establish AI Lifecycle Policies: Define rigorous standards for MLOps to ensure high-fidelity model performance across the volatile data landscapes of the travel industry.

• Promote Engineering Excellence: Utilize best practices in Python Go or C to ensure research-grade prototypes are refactored into production-quality low-latency systems.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with leadership architects and product managers to align technical roadmaps with business goals like NDC adoption total travel cost optimization and operational efficiency.

• Influence Stakeholders: Advocate for the adoption of disruptive technologiesincluding Agentic AIwithin mission-critical high-availability travel environments.

• Mentor and Develop: Guide junior data scientists and engineers fostering a culture of rigorous experimentation academic-level research and high-performance engineering.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience in Data Science AI Engineering or Operations Research.

• Education: Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD preferred) in Mathematics Machine Learning Statistics Computer Science or Physics with a strong research background and a proven track record of innovation.

• Agile Development: Proven experience in Agile Software Development with a demonstrated ability to move complex models from the research phase to global production.

• AI/ML Expertise: Advanced solutioning skills encompassing Deep Learning Reinforcement Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP).

• Programming Mastery: High-performance programming skills with mastery of Python Go or C for computationally intensive and latency-sensitive tasks.

• Analytical Skills: Superior ability to process high-volume real-time data from GDS OTA and airline sources.

• Tech Stack: Deep knowledge of the Modern AI Tech Stack including GCP (Vertex AI BigQuery) MLOps tools and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).

• Generative AI: Proficiency in GenAI frameworks and experience with RAG-based systems for workflow automation.

• Leadership: Self-motivated and capable of driving complex cross-functional projects to completion with minimal direction.

Desirable (Optional) Qualifications

• Experience in the Travel Industry specifically within the Global Distribution System (GDS) or Online Travel Agency (OTA) space.

Work arrangements

• Hybrid working mode; 3 chosen days from the office in a week

• Flexible working hours: Maintain your work-life balance by adjusting your working hours to your needs

Paid time off

• Year-End-Break:enjoy additionalfully paid days offduring the last week of the year

• Paid parental leave: Take up to 12 weeks off with pay after birth or adoption of a child. Sabre Global Paid Parental Leave runs concurrently with local leave policies.

• Paid volunteer time: take up to 4 days annually to give your time to a charitable organization of your choice

Your money

• My Benefit platform/Multisport card:enjoy the benefit cafeteria system and use popular sport card

• Tax deduction: take the opportunity to claim deductible costs reducing your income tax

• Employee Capital Plans:profit from long-term saving scheme co-financed by Sabre and the State Treasury

• Baby Bonus:benefit from one-time allowance on childbirth or adoption

• Say Thanks program:collect points on recognition program and transfer them to wide variety of gifts and services

Health and wellness

• Luxmed VIP medical coverage: take care of yourself and your family with the extensive medical package with a broad range of additional services

• Foreign travel insurance: feel safe going abroad with free Allianz insurance offered as part of our Lux Med package

• Employee Assistance Program: find help in free confidential program with a certified counselor

• Mindfulness & meditation apps: take care of your mental and physical health

• Life insurance: sign up for free high coverage life insurance program

Career development

• Professional development:access to e-learning platforms as well as join Sabre live learning sessions

• Certification and tuition reimbursement

• Our Communities:join one of our team member groups focused on sharing knowledge and best practices (Google Developers Group Innovation Lab Community Women in Technology SOLVE!T and many more)

And more

• Car and bike parking

• Fun & Relax zone in modern office: enjoy electronic tables to work foosball ping pong pool table swings massage chairs and terraces to admire a panoramic view of Kraków. We have parents rooms as well

• No dress code

• Innovation Lab: access Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality equipment Robot construction kit 3D printers and many more

• Attractive Referral Bonus:earn $2500 USD for every hired referral

We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as we progress your application.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will proceed in the selection process.

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.